This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items and services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number F33CES32520100 is hereby issued as a Request for Quote. The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-15. This acquisition is 100% set aside for small business concerns and is under North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code 334515, with a size standard of 500 employees. Contractor shall provide a Cable Fault Locator. The fault locator must be better than or equal to the Thumper Fault Locator (20kV/1.0kJ) manufactured by High Voltage Incorporated. The Thumper Fault Locator will include a 50ft return/HV cable, 25ft ground cable, 10ft power cable, side-mounted cable storage rack and large wheels. AWARD SHALL BE MADE ONLY TO CONTRACTORS WHO HAVE REGISTERED WITH THE CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION AT: www.ccr.gov/. Please send any questions or requests to 97 CONS / LGCB, ATTN: Jeff Blackrick, 303 J Ave., Bldg 302, Altus AFB, OK 73523-5132. You may also call P.O.C. at (580) 481-7321, send a fax to (580) 481-5138, or e-mail at
[email protected]. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated and are to remain in full force in any resultant purchase order: FAR 52.211-6 (Aug 1999), Brand Name or Equal; FAR 52.212-1 (OCT 2000), Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items is incorporated by reference. It is amended to read: Submit signed and dated offer to 97 CONS/LGCB, 303 J Ave., Bldg 302, Altus AFB OK 73523-5132 at or before 1200 (Noon) CST, Tuesday September 16, 2003. Submit signed and dated quotations to include delivery (F.O.B. Destination preferred) on company letterhead or pricing document. Quotations may be faxed to (580) 481-5138. No telephonic responses will be processed. The government reserves the right to make award on the initial quote without discussions. FAR 52.212-2 (JAN 1999), Evaluation—Commercial Items is incorporated by reference. It is amended to read (a) (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement (ii) price. Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3 (Jul 2002), Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items with the quotation. A copy of the Representations and Certifications to be completed is available upon request. FAR 52.212-4 (FEB 2002), Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items, is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-4 is tailored as follows -- changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties with the exception of administrative changes (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) that may be changed unilaterally by the Government. FAR clause 52.212-5 (Apr 2003), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference. Paragraph (b) of the clause incorporates the following clauses by reference. FAR 52.222-3 (Aug 1996), Convict Labor (E.O. 11755); FAR 52.222-19 (Sep 02), Child Labor-Cooperation With Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.222-21 (Feb 1999), Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26 (Apr 2002), Equal Opportunity (E.O.11246); FAR 52.222-36 (Jun 1998) Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793); FAR 52.225-13 (Jun 2003), Restrictions On Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332); and FAR 52.233-3 (May 1999), Protest after Award (31 U.S.C. 3553) applies to this solicitation. Other FAR clauses and provisions that apply to this solicitation are FAR 52.219-6 (Jul 1996), Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; FAR 52.242-15 (Aug 1989), Stop-Work Order; FAR 52.243-5 (Apr 1984), Changes and Changed Conditions; FAR 52.246-1 (Apr 1984), Contractor Inspection Requirements; FAR 52.247-34 (Nov 1991), F.o.b. Destination; FAR 52.252-2 (Feb 1998), Clauses Incorporated By Reference; FAR 52.252-6 (Apr 1984), Authorized Deviations In Clauses; FAR 52.253-1 (Jan 1991), Computer Generated Forms. DFARS clauses and provisions that apply to this solicitation are DFARS 252.204-7000 (Dec 1991), Disclosure of Information; DFARS 252.204-7003 (Apr 1992), Control Of Government Personnel Work Product; DFARS 252.204-7004 (Nov 2001), Required Central Contractor Registration; DFARS 252.212-7000 (Nov 1995), Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; DFARS 252.212-7001 (Apr 2003) (DEVIATION), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Feb 2003) is hereby incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition with the following addendum: DFARS 252.232-7003 (Mar 2003), Electronic Submission of Payment Request; and DFARS 252.246-7000 (Mar 2003), Material Inspection and Receiving Report applies to this solicitation. AFFARS 5352.242-9000 (Jun 2002), Contractor Access To Air Force Installations also applies to this solicitation. A Firm-Fixed Price purchase order will be issued in writing.